Oval carabiners are pretty cool for belaying because although they do tend to move around, they always align themselves along the stronger axis. And they are usually super durable, because made of steel
you want to avoid the carabiner being loaded flat (called cross loading) as much as you can. the carabiner gets its strength from the spine and cross loading pulls on it unfavorably.
I just do it the etymological way. The word "Carabiner" came from the German word "Karabiner", and I just pronounce it the German way "Car - uh - bean - er"
It doesn't really matter because climbing carabiners are rated for certain loads, no matter what material they are. The material affects price and weight more than anything else. Steel and aluminium are common.
I'm mildly suprised that REI doesn't use the term "carabiner." The other option isn't awesome> Also she calls the neck the basket for some reason. The basket is on the other end.
@@AZDesertExplorer Nothing wrong with trying to make this sport approachable by anyone who wants to join, like maybe those of hispanic or latin descent who potentially find that word extremely offensive and hurtful. It's really not that hard to alter our language.
All climbing-rated carabiners are effectively equivalent strength within error tolerance. If every kN mattered, we would all be climbing on steel carabiners.
Hey, it's a rating of its strength. From REI website: Carabiners are rated for strength in three directions: lengthwise (major axis), sideways (minor axis) and while open (major axis open or "gate open"). These ratings are typically marked on the spine of the carabiner. All climbing carabiners pass UIAA and CE standards, which means they are plenty strong enough as long as you use them correctly. Gate-open strength and minor-axis strength are where you see the most variation.
For climbing purposes, strength rating is basically irrelevant as long as it's UIAA or CE certified. Carabiner failure occurs due to compromised, unrated scenarios (e.g. hooked nose, leveraged over an edge...) Material is also irrelevant because it's all aluminum. Steel is an option but unnecessary for the vast majority of use-cases.
Mate, you nailed it!!!
I usually just take the stairs
LOL! I'm a year late, but that was a good one.
me too...due to lack of funds..
....and skill, talent, strength....plus gravity and reality (I have a mirror). so....there's that too.
Oval carabiners are pretty cool for belaying because although they do tend to move around, they always align themselves along the stronger axis.
And they are usually super durable, because made of steel
Wire gates also reduce the likelihood/magnitude of gate flutter
Why do you use that specific combo strait gate and wire?? And thank you for the video
So why is the weak axis often flat?
Is there a practical reason for it to be flat, or is it just a design choice?
you want to avoid the carabiner being loaded flat (called cross loading) as much as you can. the carabiner gets its strength from the spine and cross loading pulls on it unfavorably.
You know youre bored when you find yourself 3 min in to a video about carabiners.
@@realjohnnytuxedo Some of the watchers are just people scrolling through their recommended and don't actually plan to climb.
I use my carabiner for two reasons: to hold my keychains and and to make an improvised tourniquet with my shemagh and kubaton.
I have used while camping, very convenient. You can even make a pulley system with carabiners to lift heavy stuff like tree logs
This looks like Matt Murdock's apartment.
Which is the best for clipping my water bottle to my belt loop?
The cheapest one! If it's not load bearing you don't need to worry about strength etc.
I guess a Petzl Vulcan Triact Lock will do lol
@@lottie4588 You mean the ones used on cable machines at planet fitness?
Are there any pros and cons to using a small carabiner rather than a large carabiner?
strength and capacity vs weight
Facts
Interested to know more about the bracelet she has on her wrist. What is the little hardware at the end of the knots.
Cool my keychain is a rope-thingy!? 😅
No. It definitely is not a rope thingy.
I like the way she eats up her own words....like she isn't in a hurry.
I'm just here to confirm how to pronounce "carabiner". Thanks.
haaa yeah! I learnt it by mixing 'Caribbean' and 'Ribena' together. (The latter being a UK brand of drink).
I just do it the etymological way.
The word "Carabiner" came from the German word "Karabiner", and I just pronounce it the German way
"Car - uh - bean - er"
2nd Comment thanks Rei sent this to my girl
she said carabiner 87 times, I counted. Trust me, I went to Yale
Probably just being thorough, making certain no one calls her for making a mistake
What material are Carabinas made from ? Are they Chrome Moly Steel ? Are they hardened and tempered?
It doesn't really matter because climbing carabiners are rated for certain loads, no matter what material they are. The material affects price and weight more than anything else. Steel and aluminium are common.
@@Candesce Thanks Karina 🙏
good
4th comment coming in hot 🔥🔥
I'm mildly suprised that REI doesn't use the term "carabiner." The other option isn't awesome>
Also she calls the neck the basket for some reason. The basket is on the other end.
People like you are ruining the world. Go virtue signal somewhere else.
@@AZDesertExplorer Nothing wrong with trying to make this sport approachable by anyone who wants to join, like maybe those of hispanic or latin descent who potentially find that word extremely offensive and hurtful. It's really not that hard to alter our language.
@@Yarrownew9759 what word do you read as offensive or hurtful?
What should I use for my petzl connect adjust
How are you using it? Climbing? Instructing climbing? Rope access? Caving?
Carabiner
I use the idontcarabiner;)
Caribiner count 17,467,352.
Detail pls
😗
No mention of choosing rating.
All climbing-rated carabiners are effectively equivalent strength within error tolerance.
If every kN mattered, we would all be climbing on steel carabiners.
The name 😂
The locking mechanism on a biner does not affect the strength. It just keeps the gate shut.
..which affects the strength quite a lot ;D
compare gate-open vs gate-closed strength..
I tend to prefer the wire gate shape ones and with the locking thing. But I'm not a climber but I use them for other stuff
i just wanted to hear how it’s pronounced
Lol same here.\
Third comment! Wohoo!
What do the numbers and symbols mean on carabiners?
Hey, it's a rating of its strength. From REI website:
Carabiners are rated for strength in three directions: lengthwise (major axis), sideways (minor axis) and while open (major axis open or "gate open"). These ratings are typically marked on the spine of the carabiner. All climbing carabiners pass UIAA and CE standards, which means they are plenty strong enough as long as you use them correctly. Gate-open strength and minor-axis strength are where you see the most variation.
FIRST COMMENT!
I have a D carabiner with no lock and a straight gate.
Stop saying the B slur!!1
What’d u call me??? 😡
Nothing about the different strengths or materials 🤦♂️
For climbing purposes, strength rating is basically irrelevant as long as it's UIAA or CE certified. Carabiner failure occurs due to compromised, unrated scenarios (e.g. hooked nose, leveraged over an edge...)
Material is also irrelevant because it's all aluminum. Steel is an option but unnecessary for the vast majority of use-cases.
It's caraBINEr. Stop offending people. Name one other word where "ine" is pronounced like bean. There isn't one.
latrine